By Vance Morris
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In this episode of Systematic Magic, Vance sits down with Deb Laurel, a seasoned management trainer who has been conducting training for over 50 years. Deb’s unique approach stems from her diverse background, including founding the first feminist theater in the Midwest and training managers internationally in places like Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe.
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Deb's Fascinating Journey: From feminist theater to management training, Deb shares how she transitioned into conducting assertiveness and management training.
Why Managers Struggle: Many managers are promoted because of technical or sales skills, not leadership abilities. Deb discusses the common issues managers face and how training can help.
Training Techniques: Deb explains her experiential, results-oriented training method that focuses on skill-building rather than lectures. Managers practice essential tasks like delegation, conflict management, and giving constructive feedback.
Communication in Leadership: Deb and Vance delve into how clear, purposeful communication is vital to any business and the common pitfalls that occur when leaders fail to communicate effectively. They also explore how communication preferences vary and why leaders need to adapt their styles.
Change Management: How to approach change in the workplace, focusing on involving employees in the process and addressing emotional losses to increase buy-in and reduce resistance.
Generational Differences: Deb shares her perspective on the challenges of mentoring Gen Z in a remote working environment, emphasizing the importance of intentional mentoring to ensure skill transfer and engagement.
Building Engagement and Ownership: From onboarding to fostering a sense of responsibility, Deb highlights how businesses can instill a sense of ownership in their employees, even in roles that may seem disconnected from larger business goals.
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"Most bad managers didn’t wake up thinking, ‘I’m going to be terrible.’ They just don’t know what they don’t know." – Deb Laurel
"A lot of businesses drop the ball with communication, whether it's systems changes or management issues. Most problems can be solved with just a little clear, timely communication." – Vance Morris
"It's not about whether employees need to suck it up or not; it's about leaders learning to adapt their style to get the best results from their team." – Deb Laurel
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In this episode of Systematic Magic, Vance Morris takes us behind the scenes at Disney, where he once had the opportunity to suit up as Goofy himself. He shares an unforgettable story of how he, as Goofy, transformed an irate guest’s meltdown into a magical moment of laughter and delight. More importantly, Vance dives into how you can apply these same principles to your business when faced with unhappy customers—minus the giant dog costume, of course. Whether you’re a carpet cleaner, financial planner, or running a service team, these tips will help you defuse tension and turn frustrated customers into raving fans.
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If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your team or a fellow business owner who could use a little customer service inspiration. Don’t forget to subscribe to Systematic Magic for more episodes on creating unforgettable experiences and dominating your market!
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In today’s episode of Systematic Magic, we dive into one of Disney’s most powerful but overlooked strategies: hidden details. From once-a-year Hidden Mickeys to pirate skeletons locked in an eternal chess match, Disney weaves storytelling magic into the smallest of moments. But here’s the real secret: these details aren’t just for show. They’re designed to captivate a very special audience—the 1% who notice. And those superfans? They’re worth their weight in gold.
Tune in as Vance Morris breaks down why hidden details matter, how they create word-of-mouth marketing that no budget can buy, and how you can use this strategy in your own business. Whether it’s adding unexpected touches, creating Easter eggs, or building stories within stories, you’ll walk away with actionable tips to create a richer experience for your customers—just like Disney.
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In this heartfelt and enlightening episode of the Systematic Magic Podcast, host Vance Morris sits down with Melissa Cocuzza, the founder of Club 62, a groundbreaking platform designed to help seniors, caregivers, and their families. With a rapidly growing senior population, Melissa is tackling the real issues facing our aging loved ones—loneliness, caregiving challenges, and navigating complex health care options—with innovative solutions like AI-powered companions and senior care resources.
Vance, sharing his own experiences with aging parents, dives deep into how Club 62 is providing seniors with life-enhancing tools and offering much-needed relief to caregivers. Melissa highlights game-changing products like the AI companion, LEQ, that helps reduce loneliness and improve daily life, and discusses new innovations in senior care technology.
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*"Making aging a fun adventure"—Melissa’s mission is to help seniors live vibrant, connected lives while easing the burden on caregivers.
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If you’re interested in learning more about how Club 62 can help you or your loved ones, visit Club 62. Don’t forget to subscribe to the Systematic Magic Podcast and join Vance's mission to eliminate poor client and patient experiences!
Welcome back to the Systematic Magic Podcast, where we're diving deep into the intersection of business, customer experience, and time management. And folks, today we've got marketing royalty in the house! I’ve been chomping at the bit for this interview, and trust me, it’s worth the wait. Joining me is none other than Ben Glass—a longtime Kennedy lifer, a powerhouse attorney, a father of nine (yes, nine!), a phenomenal soccer referee, and a master of making time work for you.
In this episode, we explore how Ben and Dan Kennedy's latest book, No BS Time Management for Entrepreneurs, is shaking up the world of time management. Spoiler alert: They broke Amazon on the first day of the book’s release! Ben shares his no-nonsense strategies for managing time, making decisive decisions, and creating an extraordinary customer experience that sets your business apart from the competition.
We also riff on the challenges of working from a home office, the importance of punctuality (Ben’s got some strong opinions here), and why entrepreneurs need to ruthlessly protect their time from "time vampires." Whether you’re running a law firm, a service business, or just trying to survive the daily grind, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you elevate your game.
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In this episode of the Systematic Magic podcast, host Vance Morris sits down with Tish Van Ravenhorst, a dynamic leadership coach and team-building consultant, to uncover the secrets to building high-performing teams. With a last name meaning "of the dark forest," Tish brings a deep understanding of human behavior and organizational dynamics, guiding leaders to navigate challenges, manage change, and leverage strengths for maximum impact.
Join Vance and Tish as they explore practical strategies for improving team communication, overcoming resistance to change, and fostering an environment where both individuals and organizations can thrive. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting your management journey, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you elevate your team's performance and achieve your business goals.
Tune in to discover how to turn your organization's greatest successes into powerful tools for growth and learn what it truly takes to be an inspiring and effective leader.
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On this episode, I get to talk with Tim Croll, who has mastered something I love; Serious Play. We talk extensively about:
About Tim: In a world of boring leadership and strategy sessions…. One man stands alone, connecting the complex strategies into easy to understand practical application. (betcha read that in movie voice)
Knowledge is great, I have been certified with multiple coaching programs and hold a Masters in Leadership. But it is the experience that allows us to apply the knowledge into wisdom. I was a contestant on LEGO Masters Season 2 (one of the highest watched reality shows) and this gave me the opportunity to share many of my life experiences, tying together the knowledge of leadership with the wisdom of action. I have had the opportunity to own my business, work in the corporate world and build E-commerce companies into multi-million dollar monthly sales.
But the passion I hold is how to inspire individuals to grow both in their personal and professional lives. To find their purpose and pursue it with all their energy. This impact on others is what motivates and drives my decisions and actions. I do this through LEGO, using ‘serious play’ methods to facilitate learning sessions that change people’s lives. www.timcroll.com
This episode, Vance is joined by marketing and customer relationship expert Meredith Rhoades. While we talk a lot about marketing and customers, the big take away is the necessity that every small business have a CRM (customer relations management) system. even if it is just a spreadsheet
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Vance interviews Morry Zelcovitch,
As a child Morry had many problems ranging from hearing thousands of voices in his head to severe depression. He also had a very big mouth, was always getting into trouble and was unbelievably accident prone.
Something inside him made him start looking into the brainwave entrainment field when he began to observe that sometimes, time would seem to move faster and more pleasantly than other times. He eventually made the connection that when time seemed to move quicker the sounds, he was hearing were more rhythmic in nature. And when time seemed to painfully stand still, the surrounding sounds were far more disjointed.
After many years of using other people’s products, with some limited success, he was determined to figure out why these recordings seemed to work only in a minor way, when all of the research he read suggested the effects should be more dominant than what he was experiencing.
He decided that the best route to understanding was learning at the feet of an expert in the field. So he contacted the worlds foremost expert in the field of brainwave entrainment and discovered some invaluable secrets that he could not get anywhere else.
Now he has conquered those extra voices in his head and severe depression, and his mission in life is to help others improve the quality of their lives without the use of dangerous and habit-forming drugs.
Morry Zelcovitch
The World's First And Only Brainwave Entrainment Engineer
Skype - morryzelco
https://www.linktr.ee/morryzelco
Daryl Dexter is known for creating or fixing the user experience when it comes to technology. He was brought into Synchrony at the time to enhance the whole mobile experience from your phone or a tablet, if the cashier is using a tablet, I like to simplify that experience as much as humanly possible. It's not fun getting a credit card.
daryldexter.com or area87.io are the best ways to get in touch with Daryl.
Vance Morris is a Walt Disney World Resort Management
The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.